Carson, Arthur L. The Story of Philippine Education. Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines: New Day Publishers, 1978. [7632]
6 x 9 inches, light creases to binding, 316 clean pp., corner crease to a few leaves. Good. Paperback.
The author was President of Silliman University and later of Trinity College of Quezon City, serving in these capacities from 1939 to 1967. His knowledge of education in the Philippines was based upon personal experience, and he presents this history of education in that country as it existed in the 1960's & 70's. It is very thorough and documented.
"'The main features of the system...continued to 1978-77...with some indication of the forces that have guided development...Includes...all grades and types...from nursery schools to adult education (with)...special attention to...secondary education.' Most space goes to higher education and universities and colleges, both private and public. Includes 13 page directory of private universities and colleges." - from a contemporary bookseller's catalogue, laid in.
